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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. Last month, the company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” and said it disposed of over 6 million counterfeit goods in 2022. Inventories at U.S.

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Central Oregon Truck hauls Capitol Christmas Tree

DAT Solutions

Central Oregon Truck Company , based in Redmond, Oregon, was chosen to transport an 80-foot noble fir from Oregon's Willamette National Forest to the west lawn of the U.S. The company's CEO, Rick Williams, will be one of the drivers. "It Route follows the Oregon Trail. Capitol Building. said Williams.

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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx

The Logistics of Logistics

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. The company has headquarters in Minnesota and also specializes in overnight delivery. The company also offers a loyalty program called Package Points.

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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx

The Logistics of Logistics

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. The company has headquarters in Minnesota and also specializes in overnight delivery. The company also offers a loyalty program called Package Points.

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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx

The Logistics of Logistics

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. The company has headquarters in Minnesota and also specializes in overnight delivery. The company also offers a loyalty program called Package Points.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

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New audit reveals reliance on legacy systems costs Oregon office up to $1.6 The audit of the Oregon State Department of Administrative Services’ Office of the State Chief Information Officer was performed by the Oregon Secretary of State Audit Division and looked at $8 billion in departmental spending. Internet of Things (IoT).

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Regional Parcel Carriers

The Logistics of Logistics

magazine as one of the fastest-growing regional, privately-held companies and boasts the best on-time records and lowest damage claim rates. OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. It was highlighted by Inc.